Team Leader, Generous Giving And Stewardship

Team Leader, Generous Giving and StewardshipGenerous Giving teamWith its network of parishes covering the country, the Church of England plays an active rolein national life, bringing an important Christian dimension to the nation as well asstrengthening community life. The Church of England is arranged geographically into 41dioceses, each under the care of a Bishop, and covers every part of England.The Diocese of York is a family of 607 churches and 125 schools in 470 parishes, whichextends from Middlesbrough on the River Tees to Hull on the River Humber, and from theeast coast of Yorkshire about as far west as the A1 road. Led and guided by the Archbishopof York, Dr John Sentamu, our vision is to be a family of Generous Churches Making andNurturing Disciples.The diocesan office is located at Clifton Moor, York. The teams operating from there andacross the diocese provide services to support the mission and ministry of our churches,parishes and schools. We are currently working through a Diocesan Strategy that focuses onour three goals: reaching those we currently don't; moving to growth; and achievingsustainable finances. The Team Leader for Generous Giving and Stewardship’s core task will beto implement this third strand of the strategy.The ChallengeOur emerging strategy for 2018 to 2022 is a strategy for growth. We expect to see growthresulting from the initiatives under our goals to ‘Reach those we currently don’t’ and ‘Move togrowth’. We will also create the capacity for growth in a variety of other ways such asincreased central support for parish development and mission, and new patterns of ministry.Some of the new work under our ‘Reach’ goal won’t be self-sustaining for a considerableperiod, particularly in the case of work in deprived areas. As a result we will create a Diocesethat, in being more focused on mission and growing the Kingdom, is more expensive to run,so we must look to the generosity of our Diocese to help us achieve overall sustainability.Overall we need to significantly increase income flowing into parishes to support localmission and ministry and, from there, into the Diocesan Common Fund . We know that it willtake time to achieve an increase on the scale that we need to turn around declining income,and, at a Diocesan level, we will be able to draw on reserves through a transitional period tofund the strategy. Two thirds of the income in the Common Fund is derived from parishcontributions which are, in turn, predominantly financed by the regular giving of ourcongregations. In 2015 the Diocese was bottom of the 3rd quartile of the Church of Englandleague table for regular giving. Our target is to move up 2 quartiles – to the 1st/2nd quartileboundary – a 35% increase in regular giving by individuals to parishes.England. Registered Charity number 244976

Funding has been secured from the national Church to appoint to a number of roles identifiedby our strategic analysis which, together, will form a new Generous Giving Team. TheAdviser(s) for Generous Giving will work with other members of the team to support action inthese areas: Investment in developing a culture of generosity. Enabling and encouraging practical actions to help parishes increase income. Investment in infrastructure in support of the above, including better data analysisOur aim is to make a significant difference in parish and diocesan finances by the beginningof 2019. This will be a challenging timescale. The Archdeacon of Cleveland as the teamleader for Achieving Sustainable Finance has begun the implementation work in anticipationof the creation of the new team. Once appointed, it is anticipated that the Archdeacon willbegin to handover the majority of her Sustainable Finance responsibilities to the new SeniorAdviser and support the Generous Giving team in their work for the first few months.Job DescriptionPurpose The post holder is responsible for the detailed definition, implementation and delivery ofthe Sustainable Giving strategy , the aim of which is: To increase regular giving at parish level by 35% (before inflation) within 10 years, and To increase annual income to the Diocesan Common Fund by 20% (before inflation)within 10 years.Main Responsibilities To develop and deliver a coherent and comprehensive strategic implementation plan withclear milestones and realistic annual goals to achieve our Sustainable Giving aims within10 years, including, inter alia: develop a compelling and effective communications plan to inform and inspiregenerosity across the Diocese, working with the Diocesan Communications Manager develop an approach to growing ‘intentional discipleship’ in the Diocese, with the aimof creating a culture of generosity built on strong theological foundations, workingwith the Mission / Training team and senior clergy define a Toolkit of resources to enable parishes to be more financially sustainable,working with the Archdeacons and Diocesan Office colleagues review and revise the role of Deanery Financial Advisers; identify needs for additionalsupport to church officers at the Parish level; and explore the potential fornew/revised volunteer roles at deanery and parish level, working with DeaneryLeadership Teams establish clear rationale for introducing the Parish Giving Scheme to the Diocese To develop a data strategy to inform strategic and tactical plans with respect to theencouragement of individual giving and parish contributions to the Common Fund(Freewill Offer’), working with the Finance Team Linked to the point above, to develop appropriate measurement and reportingmechanisms to monitor the success of the strategy in achieving Sustainable Giving aims2

To recruit and deploy resources in support of this plan currently envisaged as 2 ‘Generous Giving and Stewardship Advisers’ A grant-finding officer (in collaboration with the Church Buildings Adviser) An expert fundraiser Project management resource to implement the Parish Giving scheme; To drive implementation, motivating and working with a ‘virtual’ project team made up ofsome direct reports but also many others across the diocese; To contribute to the work of the Diocesan Office Leadership Team to ensure that there isa clear and consistent message of generosity and financial accountability across theDiocese.Key Relationships Line ManagerDiocesan Chief ExecutiveArchdeacon of Cleveland (Diocesan Ambassador for Sustainable Finance)Chair of the Diocesan Board of FinanceTransformation and Strategy Programme ManagerParochial Church Councils, Churchwardens, Treasurers and IncumbentsArchdeaconsDeanery Financial Advisers and, more generally, Deanery Leadership TeamsA new team of ‘Generous Churches Mentors’Diocesan Office specialists - Finance Manager, Communications Manager,Mission/Training TeamThe job description provides an outline of the key responsibilities of the post and is notintended to be an exhaustive list. The post-holder may be asked to undertake any otherrelevant duties appropriate to the post. The job description may be amended over time, inconsultation with the post-holder in order to meet the needs of the Diocese.Person SpecificationA lay or ordained person with the following gifts and skills:Essential1.A committed Christian with a good understanding of the concepts of generosity,discipleship and sacrifice.2.Proven ability to define and deliver complex cultural change across multipledisciplines and dispersed locations.3.An understanding of the Church of England, its character and organisation structures,and the ability to work with its culture and mission, and an affinity with the work of –and challenges faced by – clergy and lay leaders at parish level.4.Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, including the ability tosummarise complex information, and give clear and concise information to a range ofaudiences.5.An ability to convey the Sustainable Finance challenge in the context of discipleshipand generosity.3

6.An ability to handle and present financial data in clear and engaging ways; to draw outthe story that the data tells7.Enthusiastic, approachable and professional; able to work creatively andcollaboratively with a range of colleagues.8.An ability to identify and engage the influencers in a variety of situations, and todeploy and guide them in implementation activity.9.Self-motivated and well-organised; able to work efficiently and effectively in meetingdeadlines.10.Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.11.Experience of working in a sensitive environment and handling confidential matterswith tact and diplomacy.Desirable12.Knowledge of the challenges experienced by the Church of England in maintaining itshistoric buildings through change and often difficult circumstances.13.Commitment to continuing professional development14.Understanding of the different traditions of the Anglican church.As the post includes travel a full driving licence and use of a motor vehicle are required.4

Summary of Terms and ConditionsEmployerThe York Diocesan Board of Finance (YDBF)Line ManagerDiocesan Safeguarding AdvisorDBS DisclosureA DBS check is not required for this postProbationary PeriodAppointments are subject to a 6 month probationary periodLocationThe post is based at the diocesan offices at Clifton Moor, YorkHoursThe post is full-time, 35 hours per week.The post holder will be required from time to time to attendmeetings outside normal working hours subject to time in lieu.Some duties require travel within the Diocese of York, and onoccasions, elsewhere in EnglandSalaryThe post is grade 3. Starting salary is from 40,030 depending onexperiencePensionThe YDBF offers a contributory pension scheme (“the Scheme”)organised by the Church of England (the “Church”) Pensions Board.For each 1% of contribution paid by the employee, up to amaximum of 7%, the employer will pay a contribution equivalent todouble the amountHolidaysIn addition to the eight Bank and Public Holidays, DBF employeesare entitled to 5 weeks annual leave in any yearMileageA mileage allowance will be paid in respect of journeys undertakenin connection with the duties of the post (currently 45p per milefor the first 10,000 miles)Non-contractual BenefitsEmployee BenefitsNon contractual benefits currently offered to include childcarevouchers, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, and ascheme offering discounts with a range of high street and onlineretailers, supermarkets, restaurants and leisure providers.Pastoral CareOur Diocesan Adviser and Coordinator of Pastoral Care offers thespace to talk through pastoral, professional or personal matters andcan provide or arrange counselling and or mediation if required5

Team Leader, Generous Giving and Stewardship Generous Giving team With its network of parishes covering the country, the Church of England plays an active role in national life, bringing an important Christian dimension to the nation as well as strengthening community life. The Church of England is arranged geographically into 41